Through The eyes of The Workforce - National Patient Safety ...

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE WORKFORCECreating Joy, Meaning, and Safer Health CareConclusionThe health care workforce is at risk. As long as conditions persist that compromisethe physical and psychological health of the workforce, progress in patient safety isalso at risk, and the pace of progress will continue to be slow. We believe the principlesfor advancing patient safety apply to workforce safety and require the samediscipline. Joy and meaning will be created when the workforce feels valued, safefrom harm, and part of the solutions for change. The data regarding the current stateis jarring and sobering; however, there are stories of successes that are hopeful.Through the Eyes of the Workforce is intended to present the current state in healthcare, create urgency for action, and point the way forward for the future. The commonpurpose that unites the health care workforce is the commitment to protecthuman dignity, relieve suffering, and promote health. The ability to serve others,regardless of role, is estimable work, filled with meaning. Honoring and respectingthe health care workforce by protecting their physical and psychological safety istransformational. A transformed workplace, in a culture of respect, creates joy andmeaning for safer health care.Conclusion • 25